Our Goal
To improve early grade reading levels and cut the high school drop-out rate in half.
Impact In Community
In 2017, United Way agencies provided opportunities for youth and adults to learn and be successful in school and life. Through Big Brothers Big Sisters and Teammates mentoring programs, 107 children had a mentor in school or out in the community. Multicultural Coalition prepared 35 individuals to prepare for their citizenship test. At the YWCA, 84 children received childcare and are achieving new milestones. 162 Boy Scouts learned value of service to their community by participating in the After School Scouting Program. 396 girls were empowered to make a difference through Girl Scouts Outreach Program. In 2017, 36,020 books were mailed to 2,880 local children through the Imagination Library Program.
- 107 youth were connected to a caring adult through mentoring programs
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2,880 children were enrolled in the Imagination Library Program in 2017
- 162 Boy Scouts learned value of service to their community by participating in the After School Scouting Program.
- 394 children learned the value and skills on how to be alcohol and drug free
How Can You Help
It's Easy! Volunteer. You can volunteer to be a mentor, tutor, troop leader, etc. Click Here to view current volunteer opportunities on the Go2Volunteer website.